2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 1, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Chaingang starts up this week - due to daylight for the first few weeks meeting at 6pm at the bus stop usual place. In the past on the way out along the Georgetown we've had a chilled start and ridden 2 abreast more like a club ride. Which is enjoyable however when the through and off starts at the red smiddy the pace picks up and is hard immediately. This means newcomers may not get much experience because with the fast pickup in speed it may only be one or two rotations before it becomes difficult to hang on (which in turn makes it difficult to learn and improve). So i propose we start riding as a chaingang from the start but at an easier speed and then from the red smiddy pick it up progressively and that will help everyone get the basics right. It is a training ride so this doesnt mean easy pace it should start to feel harder but the group should ideally not be splitting before Bishopton. Full gas from the top of Bishy Hill. Points will be how it finished last year - Top 5 for the KOM and top 5 for the sprint. This means more opportunities to get some points and should keep things closer at the top. Will be a winner for each month. (KOM is 5,4,3,2,1 and sprint is 6,4,3,2,1). The Flanders bound guys will be pleased to hear the first week is a practice run. Scott M, Ian Archibald, Marc and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions stuart10ant Posted April 1, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Was hoping to make it but think im working latexm, enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ian Archibald Posted April 1, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 We need an elder statesman with leadership skills to keep the pace moderate to the top of Bishy Hill. Or we could strap an HR monitor to Charlie with an alarm when it goes over 200bpm. Definitely think we should have a “no one gets dropped before the top of Bishy Hill” policy. George and charlie p 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 1, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Well done Jan. Its a done deal - gruppo compatto to top of Bishy hill, any dissenters will be worked over mercilessly all summer long. See you Thursday. George and charlie p 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galeb Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Good shout. Alternative have two groups to suit different abilities and set it off from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 1, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Urrgghhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 2, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Well done Jan. Together at top of Bishy hill is always nice. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted April 2, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 15 hours ago, Ian Archibald said: We need an elder statesman with leadership skills to keep the pace moderate to the top of Bishy Hill. Or we could strap an HR monitor to Charlie with an alarm when it goes over 200bpm. Definitely think we should have a “no one gets dropped before the top of Bishy Hill” policy. We have plenty of elder statesmen just none with leadership skills. charlie p and stevie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Marc Posted April 2, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Can't make it this week, babysitting! Hopefully be out next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Codg1e Posted April 2, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Next week for me. Looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions stuart10ant Posted April 3, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 What is the usual meeting time once there is a bit more light? 6.00 will be a no go for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 3, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 630 from last week in April Dave W 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions XXX Posted April 3, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Working at velo Derny session definitely good weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 3, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Got some family stuff to take care of Hursday pm. Not sure if I'm going to make it back in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted April 4, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 So much for club camaraderie. Was 1 minute late. Initially thought no one turned up but went round corner and saw big group in distance. Tried to catch u but head wind beat me so turned round and headed up back road to Bishopton but missed you. Met Alan Thomson on bishy hill. You nasty guys had already dropped him despite all your protestations of stick together to top of Bishy. We had s cracking 2 up to bridge of weir. Great tail wind on dual carriageway. Any way gloves are off and once I know who was in Bunch tonight no quarter will be given for rest of season ps Archibald I I had a heart rate spike of 215 so my alarm would have been well ringing. Hope it was just the stress of trying to get to start after a hard days work James Esus, AlanT, robster82 and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted April 4, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Every bit as hard as I expected, and more. There are few more depressing sights than the wheels in front pulling away and knowing you can't do anything about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted April 4, 2019 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Tough night with the wind. Tough night also due to a few guys having a good winter in their legs! The start worked out alright with bunch spelling through smoothly for that part. After Bishy Hill it was faster but with more surging and a bit messier...maybe due to the tailwind. Anyway good to be back P McDonald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted April 4, 2019 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 Gradual wind up to top of hill was good with exception of Alan who disappeared so suddenly I thought it might be a mechanical. And Westferry was indeed messy with enthusiastic and excited legs after a long winter. But hey thats part of the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted April 9, 2019 Committee Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Being dropped on cote de bishy is part of the fun. On the club runs and bogs bunches I have been variously dropped at: Inchinninan (puncture) Inchinnan(unfit) Inchinnan (chain drop/unfit) Bishy town (unfit/missed a turn/headwind) Bishy town (lights/unfit) and that's before I even get to the hill and excluding the times I have arrived late. But I think on club runs it would be nice to get everyone over Bishy hill. Hope to be out on Thursday when I will probably ignore my own suggestion and just smash it like everyone else. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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